Don\u2019t hold it against her.<\/p>\n
Sam Asghari shared his support for ex-wife Britney Spears after her DUI arrest<\/a>, saying \u201ceverybody makes mistakes,\u201d and likened the \u201coppressed\u201d singer to Iranian women.<\/p>\n \u201cComing from the country of Iran and seeing women being oppressed, that\u2019s something that stuck out to me and was a value I carried my whole entire life,\u201d the actor, 32, said on \u201cPiers Morgan Uncensored\u201d<\/a> Wednesday.<\/p>\n Sam Asghari explained how \u201coppressed\u201d singer Britney Spears\u2019 situation reminds him of Iranian women Wednesday. Piers Morgan Uncensored\/Youtube<\/p>\n The actor claimed his former spouse had \u201csort of had the same experiences women do in Iran.\u201d @britneyspears\/ Instagram<\/p>\n \u201cIn a way, not comparing\u00a0the situation whatsoever, she was also oppressed by many people that took advantage\u00a0of her and sort of had the same experiences women do in Iran,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n Asghari noted that \u201cit was hard [for him] to believe\u201d that \u201csomeone in America\u201d who was \u201can advocate for women\u2019s rights and wants freedom of speech\u00a0and freedom for everybody\u201d was \u201cbeing oppressed.\u201d<\/p>\n The model went on to share how much he \u201cadmire[s]\u201d his former spouse.<\/p>\n The model told \u201cPiers Morgan Uncensored\u201d viewers Wednesday that Spears was \u201coppressed by many people that took advantage.\u201d Piers Morgan Uncensored\/Youtube<\/p>\n Asghari clarified that he was not \u201ccomparing any experience\u201d whatsoever. Instagram<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve seen what she struggles with,\u201d he told viewers. \u201cEven though we were married for one year, we were together for seven years, so my values for her, my respect for her always stands.\u201d<\/p>\n Asghari, who is a \u201cstrong believer\u201d in giving the performer privacy to allow for a \u201cgreat recovery,\u201d said, \u201cIf she made a mistake, I really think she\u2019s a strong woman and can come back from this.\u201d<\/p>\n When Piers Morgan asked whether the exes still speak, Asghari dodged the question.<\/p>\n He went on to share \u201crespect\u201d for his \u201cShe can come back from this,\u201d Asghari said of the songwriter\u2019s recent DUI arrest. SplashNews.com<\/p>\n \u201cI always celebrate the past,\u201d the personal trainer said. \u201cIt\u2019s something I like to celebrate and when things get done with, I always will appreciate it for the rest of my life. I wish her nothing but the best.\u201d<\/p>\n The former couple started dating<\/a> in 2016, got engaged<\/a> in 2021 and walked down the aisle<\/a> the following year.<\/p>\n By the summer of 2023, the duo had gone their separate ways<\/a>, with their divorce finalized<\/a> in May 2024.<\/p>\n Spears made headlines earlier this month for getting arrested<\/a> after being pulled over by the California Highway Patrol for allegedly driving under the influence<\/a>.<\/p>\n The performer was detained last week for allegedly driving under the influence. Getty Images<\/p>\n In Asghari\u2019s initial reaction to Spears\u2019 legal woes, he pointed out that all \u201cpeople make mistakes.\u201d samasghari\/Instagram<\/p>\n She was released from Ventura County Jail hours later and has a court date scheduled in May.<\/p>\n Page Six hears the Princess of Pop is \u201cdevastated\u201d and ready to \u201cface the consequences,\u201d<\/a> which she is \u201cpraying [will be] rehab and not jail.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nstrong\u201d ex during Wednesday\u2019s interview. Piers Morgan Uncensored\/Youtube<\/p>\n